Viviane Reding, European Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship

Viviane Reding is Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of justice, fundamental rights and citizenship. Last summer, she clashed with French President Nicolas Sarkozy over France's expulsion of Roma citizens. She tells France 24 about the situation of Roma people today, as well as the EU's response to the current wave of immigration from north Africa.

The sceptics say Europe is not sexy, but he believes that understanding how the EU works (or fails) is essential. That's why he has decided to meet those who make and shape this continent of 500 million people.